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15 hours ago, Gringo said:

I know a lot of you Scots were very upset about the result of the referendum but you can't keep having a re-vote when you don't get what you want. My own thoughts, for what they are worth, are that the FM should accept the result and move on. IF the 2nd ref' returned the same result (with perhaps a bigger majority) which there's ever chance it will, what would happen then? Would there be a 3rd and so until you get what you (don't) want? 

Gringo I was not upset just disappointed!  Like all political parties we don't give up the SNP support independence so we will keep trying just like all parties in Scotland.

30 minutes ago, Oddquine said:

Would that be the one in the Times? The one in which respondents are asked to choose between a referendum in "the next year or two", a referendum "in about two years"(after negotiations), or no referendum "in the next few years".  Can you explain how a referendum, possibly taking place some time between Autumn 2018 and September 2019, when the terms of the negotiations should clear, or even be ready to be debated in all EU Parliaments, do not conform to both "the next year or two" and "in about two years" questions...making that 32% + 18% (ie 50%) in favour of Nicola Sturgeon's time frame....and 50% preferring "not for a few years"  which could be any time after "about two years" ...couldn't it?  Anyway, it is pretty much the same split as in the last poll.

I notice,  incidentally, that a Comres poll has 52% of those polled saying that any second Scottish referendum on independence should not wait until  Britain has completed the process of leaving the EU....which does fit nicely with the preferred option of Nicola Sturgeon..

The last seven polls have had three with an increased pro-indy vote, two with the pro-indy vote much as it was in 2014 and two with a drop in the pro-indy vote that one and one  which does not include the 16 and 17 year olds in their sampling.

Must admit, I have never given polls any credence since I was once polled, during a General Election in a constituency with an SNP candidate(who won incidentally) but there was no SNP(or "Other" option) on the form...so I was put in by the person asking the questions as a Lib/Dem...and I haven't believed a poll since.  But they're fun to talk about.

 

 

 

You have my support Oddquine  I could not imagine you as a LIB/Dem 

Good to see the videos again that's what we need today nothing less than 3 points!

1 hour ago, Renegade said:

This in more Caley Thistle-esque colours please! 

That would do with a black armband for the Jegies 

19 minutes ago, DoofersDad said:

I've always thought it is more romantic to be in a partnership than to be independent. 

You are right but the Prime Minister is just about to file for divorce  

Well Laurence that makes me a romantic person and I am happy with that 

4 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

My thought was Ford Anglia 105e but that is not an Anglia badge, the bumper has large overriders, number plate in middle not below and the indicators in the grille are different so I have to say I am not sure on this one!  The registration SST111 was registered between July 1961 & March 1962 most likely August-September.

On 3/4/2017 at 8:47 AM, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

From left Riley Elf of Wolseley Hornet, Standard 10, Vauxhall Viva HA, Hillman Super Minx estate leaving square, Austin Cambridge behind, VW van on right with Singer Gazelle in front.  The front of the station is under construction and is going to be again starting this year.

I am sure there will be many of us going down to the tower at the castle when it opens at Easter to try and get better photos 

11 hours ago, Second Row said:

Another good photo showing the old youth hostel at Viewhill Gate which is likely to be the last we will see of it!  The building that is now the Castle Tavern looks like a house but I think it may have been offices and Brian Macgregors Garage down the Haugh, the white gable end with the roof to the left in front of the open grass area is the old rifle range.

10 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

House Tug-Of-War - What Hoose were you in ?

What weaklings  they would not be able to beat Ashie House from the High School!

4 hours ago, ictbob said:

I'll say it first then.if we continue with foran/rice we will go down

I hope you are wrong Bob because Foran & Rice will still be here at the end of the season.

5 minutes ago, DoofersDad said:

Overall, there was enough in that performance to suggest we can turn things round.  The big worry is OFW's fitness.  Richie may have a big decision to make there.  He certainly has a big decision to make relating to Garry Warren.  We now have decent options in defence and Warren has made one or two crucial errors and is lacking a bit of pace.  

 

Spot on there DD, although he has been brilliant this has nor been Warrens season!

46 minutes ago, Hiro said:

Things we learned this evening:

1) Celtic are miles better than anything we've seen in Scottish football for a long time. Didn't need to get out of 2nd gear.

2) as hard as this is to say, the presence of Gary Warren significantly weakens our defence.  In the interests of the team and results he should be dropped for Saturday.

3) Brad Mckay can't play left back.  I know that celtic were getting joy down the left early on but they weren't getting in behind or creating anything clear cut. Switching him and Raven didn't work and it should have been left as it was. Raven on the left and Brad on the right was the least worst option.

4) we have no pace if Mulraney doesn't play. 

5) OFW is the streakiest keeper we've had.

6) tonight means nothing and was never going to. We need to pick up points from the rest starting this Saturday at Firhill. 

Hiro you are right in all you say but the game at Firhill is a week on Saturday.

1 hour ago, old caley girl said:

So off the mark its unreal and if I named the player youd get it!!!! If my boss didnt speak to me for 4 months Id think I was being bullied! 

Just think you are lucky not to have wynthank15 as a manager 

Well that's it 3 points needed tomorrow night now, you can'd depend on Aberdeen!

17 hours ago, JockWatt said:

Yes, Charles, but you haven't answered the question !

Front row second left.

The delegates are very enthusiastic at Kezia Dugdales speech at the Scottish party conference!

Too much drink at the ceilidh IHE or was thar going up them?  I had no problems with the stairs after many a good night.

7 hours ago, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Must be from an paper out of your loft IHE no chance of CB spotting Betty Munro  The cars Morris Marina, Hillman Avenger & Volvo 245 estate.  The lorry is a Volvo F86 which became very popular and led to the demise of the British truck industry.  I think the van is a Austin JU250, the photo was taken when the old magic roundabout was in place in the town.

On 2/23/2017 at 2:53 PM, IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER said:

Wimpy Ford Transit minibus, from the left Toyota van? .......? Sunbeam Talbot, Datsun Blubird Hachback?  Ford Fiesta, Datsun Blubird saloon? Ford Escort RS2000, Mk3 Escort and ?????

The demolition has started on the old huts at the rear this week.

4 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

Which was the one where the landlord was refusing to serve Campbells*?  Was that the Haugh as well, or somewhere else?

* ie refusing to serve drink to people called Campbell.  Nothing to do with tins of condensed soup...

That might have been grumpy Bob!

4 hours ago, snorbens_caleyman said:

Haugh Road runs from the Ness Bank Church out towards Bellfield Park.  NOT the riverside road - that's Ness Bank - but the main, two-way road on the other side of the church. I always thought of "the Haugh" as being the area on the left if you are going out of town. 

I don't think I was ever in the Haugh Bar, though I do remember an off-licence somewhere along Haugh Road!

My parents used to be members of Clachnacuddin Small Bore Rifle Club. Back in the 60s or early 70s - before the Club moved to its current range at Kinmylies - they used to shoot in an attic somewhere down the Haugh. I'm not sure exactly where - I'd have to wander round and see if any memories came back. The club's website says "apparently shooting in an attic above a pub", but I'm not sure about that.

 

The off-licence is Chalkys and it is still there.  The 25m range was part of the same building upstairs right behind the Haugh Bar where I fired my first real bullets .22, it was freezing cold and poor lights but it was a great introduction to shooting.